NJIT - CPE| Continuing Professional Education

Essentials of Information Systems Management Certificate

At a glance ...

  • 24 credit hours
  • 2 years to complete (on average)

What are the required courses?

  • IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology I
  • IT 120: Introduction to Network Technology
  • IT 201: Information Design Techniques
  • IT 202: Internet and Applications
  • MIS 245: Introduction to Management Information Systems
  • MRKT 330: Principles of Marketing
  • HRM 301: Organizational Behavior
  • MGMT 380: Principles of E-Commerce

Who is this program recommended for?

Weekend University, NJIT’s program for professional advancement, is a flexible academic program designed for working adults that offers an opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology.

What Will I Learn?

  • Introduction to Information Technology offers an overview of emerging information technologies and the principles behind these developments.
  • Introduction to Network Technology introduces the basics of networking in a modern operating system environment. Emphasis is placed on the application and management of networking technology.
  • Information Design Techniques presents an introduction to the theory and practice of information design.
  • Internet Applications covers Internet programming and applications. A variety of software technologies are used to illustrate important concepts in Information Technology, from the client-server paradigm to text-based protocols like HTTP. 
  • Introduction to Management Information Systems teaches concepts of information systems, business process, hardware, software, systems analysis, e-commerce, enterprise systems and computer applications in organizations, techniques of systems analysis, systems designs, implementations, and information management (both technical and behavioral) are studied in the organizational context of management information needs.
  • Principles of Marketing: fundamentals of marketing in a global context are covered using lectures, cases and class projects. Topics include product management, buying behavior, segmentation, total quality management, and social responsibility.
  • Principles of E-Commerce is designed to provide an overview of electronic commerce technologies, e-commerce strategies and their implications for work organizations.
  • Organizational Behavior: a foundation course in individual and group behavior in organizations. Processes such as perception, motivation and leadership are examined with a focus on issues central to technology-based organizations.

Why study Information Systems Management through CPE?

Weekend University gives you options. All classes are only one-and-a-half hours long each week and are held on Friday nights and/or Saturdays.  The remainder of the class is online.  This flexible method of study will allow you take other courses -- online or at Newark.  Either way, you’ll have access to the same outstanding facilities and professors as full-time NJIT students, plus benefit from the flexibility you need to juggle your life.

Prerequisites

Eligibility for admission requires completion of a High School diploma or equivalency, 24 years of age or older, and some experience in information technology.

Related Degree Programs

Information Systems Management relates in its entirety to NJIT BS in Information Technology with a concentration in Management of Information Systems.

Take Note

Check the course descriptions for more information. Some courses have prerequisites and must be taken in order.